KAED Collaboration Conference Set for May 19 - 21
Virtual Conference Presented by Murray State University
The KAED Collaboration Conference, presented by Murray State University, is the Association's largest spring meeting and will be held on May 19 - 21. Join colleagues to discuss the Commonwealth's economic development strategies, innovative initiatives, our on-going pandemic recovery and resilience, success stories, best practice content delivered by world class professionals and consultants, and unparalleled networking. To allow for an inclusive event, KAED will deliver the Conference virtually. Registration is now open, and members are encouraged to take advantage of early bird savings and sign up today.
Virtual sessions are set for May 19 - 21 from 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM eastern time.

Member Registration | $150
Non-Member Registration | $200
Meet The Speakers
Governor Andy Beshear
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman
Commonwealth of Kentucky
John Bevington
KAED Chairman
LG&E and KU
Dr. David Eaton
Murray State University
Josh Bays
Site Selection Group
Beth Land
Site Selection Group
Commissioner Ryan Quarles
Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Dep. Commissioner Kristina Slattery
Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
Commissioner Jeff Taylor
Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
Chad Chancellor
Next Move Group
Brittaney Johnson
Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation
Lucas Witt
MWM Consulting
Amanda Davenport
Lake Barkley Partnership
Tom Harned
Logan Economic Alliance for Development
Paula Thompson
London-Laurel County Economic Development Authority
Stephanie Bell
Windstream
Jody Lassiter
Develop Danville
Amanda Clark
Kentucky Power
Bruce Takefman
ResearchFDI
Kim Huston
Nelson County Economic Development Agency
Kimberly Rossetti
Northern Kentucky Tri-ED
Bob Helton
AppHarvest
Daryl Smith
LG&E and KU
Dr. Alison Davis
University of Kentucky
Chris Wooldridge
Murray State University
JD Chaney
Kentucky League of Cities
Rob Rumpke
Bluegrass Tomorrow
Judge Owen McNeill
Mason County Fiscal Court
Tony Ellis
Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
Steven Jast
ROI Research on Investment
Bob Babbage
Babbage Cofounder
Jessie Schook
KCTCS
Chuck Sexton
One East Kentucky
Matt Tackett
KAED
Richie Sanders
Capital Link Consultants
Haley McCoy
KCTCS
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